On July 4, 1845, a 28-year old left his comfortable station in life and retreated to the woods. For the next two years, two months and two days, he lived in a cabin that he built himself, surviving on what... READ MORE

At NYC Outward Bound Schools, we instruct three to five-day long expeditions for public school students and teachers. Students are accompanied by at least one teacher per small student group, and we often see principals, school leaders and additional teachers... READ MORE

If you’re considering Intercept for your family, you may be wondering how you can get your child’s support for going on a course. We asked an Intercept Instructor to provide a few tips and things to think about when talking... READ MORE

I’m 30 years old and the smell of spring still means one thing: it’s time to start making a hideous picture collage to paste into the lid of my camp trunk. (For those of you who didn’t go to camp,... READ MORE

The outdoors can be an intimidating place. If you’ve had some burning questions about the world of outdoor recreation, but perhaps have been too nervous to ask, you’ve come to the right place! You might be apprehensive about camping in... READ MORE

Passing through Idaho, it’s not uncommon to be in awe of the harsh beauty and wild existence of what’s flashing by your window. By the time you’re outside and are greeted with the smell of sagebrush, towering canyon walls and... READ MORE

Feedback is a practice that is both rigid and creative. It requires methodical thinking and sophisticated emotional intelligence. And in order to understand how to give and receive feedback at its best, not only do we need guidelines, but we... READ MORE

Intercept courses teach students the connection between handling responsibilities and earning privileges. Parents and guardians learn parallel with them—at home—that the importance of structure comes from themselves and their ability to practice compromise and consistency. The bottom line is, if... READ MORE

Whether it’s opening the windows to the first days of spring or preparing for a wilderness expedition, this is a magical time of year to get outside. But it shouldn’t feel like a drag! Do you need help getting your... READ MORE

Outward Bound alumni find ways to apply their experience and skills in a multitude of industries and jobs, in addition to leading the charge in many outdoor industry platforms. I am honored to draw from the deep and passionate pool... READ MORE